Osteria Costa

Name: Osteria Costa
Address: 101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill, Maryland, 20745, US
Telephone: (301) 971-6010
Price range: $$
Rating: 3.2

$$$ • Italian, Vegetarian

Hours:
101 MGM National Ave, Oxon Hill
(301) 971-6010

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About Osteria Costa

Osteria Costa is a charming Italian restaurant located in a casino, designed to evoke the breezy Italian coast. The ambiance is enhanced with light fixtures and artwork that reflect the spirit of the region. The friendly and attentive staff make guests feel at home. The menu features a buffet with fresh waffle, omelet, and pasta stations, perfect for a Sunday brunch. The restaurant also offers a variety of breakfast and lunch dishes, including eggs, bacon, shrimp, chicken sausage, potatoes, salad, pizzas, and Italian seafood. The chef-operated omelet and pasta stations provide a good selection of fillings, and the self-serve waffle station is a highlight. Guests have praised the great service, lively atmosphere, and entertainment, which includes violin music playing popular R&B, neo soul, old school hip hop, and contemporary jazz. The food receives high marks, with dishes like the vodka pasta, short rib, lobster alla limone, and shrimp cavatelli earning praise for their flavor and filling nature. The fried calamari appetizer remains a favorite, and Chef Joe's pasta at the pasta bar continues to be highly regarded. The restaurant's atmosphere is relaxed, and it remains a popular choice at the National Harbor, often considered the best restaurant in the area. Parking at the MGM is free, and the location near the theatre makes it convenient for guests.